{"id":125447,"date":"2023-03-13T01:19:11","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T08:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=125447"},"modified":"2026-04-01T01:46:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:46:40","slug":"artificial-plants-for-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/daily-living\/artificial-plants-for-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Artificial Plants Are a Great Idea if You Don\u2019t Have a Green Thumb"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want the benefits of gardening but dread the idea of dealing with all that soil or keeping up with a watering schedule? If so, there\u2019s an easy fix for that \u2014 artificial plants!<\/p>\n

Although they\u2019re far too often thought of as faded or gaudy, the truth is that artificial plants and flowers don\u2019t look nearly as \u201cfake\u201d as one might think anymore. In fact, many of them rival \u201cauthentic\u201d plants when it comes to detail and beauty. Even better, fake plants and flowers can bring a splash of color to your apartment without imposing too much extra work because you don\u2019t have to worry about keeping them alive.<\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re dreaming about having that cottagecore aesthetic in your rental but aren\u2019t too confident in your gardening skills, here are a few benefits to going plastic.<\/p>\n

Low-maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The truth is that, for as pretty as plants are, they usually require an equal amount of care and maintenance in order to thrive. This is then doubled for those who want the benefit of having a multitude of flower types in their apartment that might require different temperature settings or watering schedules. And, leaving for an extended vacation without first hiring a plant sitter is out of the question. But, fake plants don\u2019t have that issue because the biggest requirement they have is to be cleaned occasionally to prevent dust from settling.<\/p>\n

Pet-friendly<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Plants make for great air-purifiers, which highly increases one\u2019s quality of life. However, when living with a pet, that can prove to be more of a drawback because many plants and flowers can be toxic to your furry friend. Thus, by getting a fake plant, you significantly decrease the chances of an accident, while also keeping your rental stylish and rustic.<\/p>\n

Long shelf life<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Wilted flowers are always somewhat unpleasant to deal with, as well as almost impossible to fix if you lack the time and a green thumb. What\u2019s more, the longevity of a plant is also affected by the amount of sunlight it receives. So, if you\u2019re not willing to accommodate it, then chances are that it won\u2019t hold out for long. This is where a faux plant can make for a great alternative because it can be placed in any spot in the house without worrying about its health.<\/p>\n

Great for allergies<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Spring is the season of blooming flowers \u2014 but also the doom of anyone who has ever had to deal with allergies. After all, it does make it significantly harder to appreciate how beautiful nature is if you have a clogged nose. Fortunately, that doesn\u2019t have to be the case if you invest in artificial flowers. This way, you can still feel like it\u2019s spring inside your apartment without having to deal with all the sneezing.<\/p>\n

Fairly affordable<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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One thing that\u2019s often overlooked about plants and flowers is that they end up being an investment (of time and\/or money) that might not always pay off. On the other hand, while artificial plants might require some slight expenses in the beginning, they\u2019re ultimately pretty easy on the wallet. You only have to pay for a fake plant once and then you can enjoy it for at least a decade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Want the benefits of gardening but dread the idea of dealing with all that soil or keeping up with a watering schedule? If so, there\u2019s an easy fix for that \u2014 artificial plants! Although they\u2019re far too often thought of as faded or gaudy, the truth is that artificial plants and flowers don\u2019t look nearly…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3055,"featured_media":125453,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38973],"tags":[38994],"class_list":["post-125447","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-daily-living","tag-organizing-your-apartment","gallery-content-unit"],"yoast_head":"\nWhy Artificial Plants Are a Great Idea if You Don\u2019t Have a Green Thumb - RentCafe rental blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Plants can bring a spot of color in your life, but what if you don't have the gardening skills to raise one? 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